CVE-2021-31598 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in ezXML 0.8.6, specifically within the ezxml_decode() function, affecting Debian Linux and ezXML projects. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to cause a denial of service by parsing a crafted XML file. While rated with a high CVSS score of 7.5, indicating a severe impact, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploits in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. The vulnerability has received minimal community discussion and media coverage, suggesting low current attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.8.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ezxml_project:ezxml:0.8.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
9.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.